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  1. Walter W

    More and more locals are fighting back against crime

    Cases of vigilante justice are on the rise; people are tired of the insecurity. https://www.infobae.com/sociedad/policiales/2024/08/14/tenes-que-laburar-no-robar-un-grupo-de-vecinos-de-la-plata-atrapo-un-ladron-de-autos-y-casi-lo-lincha/
  2. Walter W

    Newcomer Barbershop in Palermo

    I found a great place, but it's not in Palermo, it's in Retiro. It's worth the trip, though. They don’t speak English, but I don’t think that will be a big issue. You can bring a photo of the haircut he wants. The good thing is that the barbers there are friendly, and they made me feel very...
  3. Walter W

    Politics Diplomatic crisis with Spain? How does it affect Argentina if the president of Spain withdraws his ambassador?

    It seems like a childish fight... I think Pedro Sanchez has been very immature in making that decision. https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/world/diplomatic-crisis-deepens-as-spain-definitively-pulls-out-argentina-envoy.phtml
  4. Walter W

    Newcomer What should I bring on my trip to BA?

    You can read this site, it has a lot of information about what to bring on your trip according to the season and not only the clothes you should bring but also accessories and essential electronics. https://inlovelyblue.com/packing-for-buenos-aires-argentina/#dress-code-for-buenos-aires-argentina
  5. Walter W

    Newcomer Questions related to the practical aspects of cash in BA

    Thank you! I haven't carried more than a small amount of cash on a trip in about 20 years. Additionally, it's been almost 30 years since I last visited South America.
  6. Walter W

    Newcomer Questions related to the practical aspects of cash in BA

    To clarify , I meant dinners that fall within the price range of US$100-150 for two.
  7. Walter W

    Newcomer Questions related to the practical aspects of cash in BA

    There has been a wealth of information in this forum regarding topics like exchange rates and where to exchange money. However, there are a few questions that I haven't seen addressed, which would be useful to know in preparation for a visit to Buenos Aires. How many dollars per day should I...
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